Tadej Pogacar could all but cement his fourth Tour de France title on Stage 16 of this year’s race from Montpellier to Mont Ventoux, and we thought it would be a great opportunity to compare the Slovenian superstar’s modern-day Colnago bikes with the Trek 5900 that Lance Armstrong rode up Ventoux back in 2000. Things … Read more
Today isn’t the hottest day of the summer in the UK, but with another heatwave forecast for later in the week, Rapha has launched its Pro Team Ghost clothing that’s designed to offer “advanced thermoregulation that cools body, engine and mind”. Rapha says that the fabric is the lightest and thinnest it has ever used, providing “an … Read more
Before 2012, only two British riders had finished fourth at the men’s Tour de France: Robert Millar, now Pippa York, in 1984, and Bradley Wiggins in 2009. No-one from the UK had ever finished higher.So, while the yellow jersey triumphs of Wiggins, Froome, and Thomas in the years since may have served to somewhat dilute … Read more
The Santini MADSS V3 Aerosuit is a light, airy and good-fitting road skinsuit designed for competitive riding and racing in warm conditions. Some bunching on arms and a lack of number pockets were the only faults I found in this boldly styled all-in-one outfit that was cool and comfortable on mid-summer endurance and faster-paced rides. … Read more
Ever wondered what really goes on behind the scenes of a Tour de France team? From over £400,000 worth of bikes, to onboard kitchens and race-day tech, we went behind the scenes with Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale Team to take a look inside the trucks, buses, and team cars that keep everything running smoothly. A Tour … Read more
The Inflata Pro S battery-powered bicycle pump is very compact with solid performance and useful convenience features like a pressure gauge and auto-shutoff, making it a clear step up from CO2 cartridges, hand pumps and simpler electric mini pumps. However, in an increasingly crowded market of electric mini pumps, it doesn’t quite achieve class-leading status. … Read more
Not for the first time in the team’s history, the Ineos Grenadiers are staying resolutely silent in the face of a barrage of questions at the Tour de France. The British squad has been in the spotlight at the sport’s biggest race for much of the past week, after it was reported that a long-time … Read more
